GAINESVILLE, Ga. — There has been some speculation over whether the nation is truly facing a “chicken shortage.” Quick-service restaurants have noted on social media and elsewhere that they are low on supply of some their new products. And the “chicken sandwich wars” of the past couple of years are showing no signs of slowing down, which is placing a demand on these products and the chicken required to produce them.
But is there really a shortage? “Calling it a ‘chicken shortage’ is a bit of a stretch,” said Tom Super, senior vice president of communications with the National Chicken. . .